Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V192000 Reported October 25, 1977

Lpg tank assembly

Beatrice Foods Company · Equipment · 6,381 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V192000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
6,381
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 25, 1977

Defect Summary

The l.p. Gas bottle hold-down assembly may have been incorrectly installed on the involved vehicles. As a result, the l.p. Gas bottles may shake loose from the assembly and fall from the trailer frame.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a new stop pin to properly secure the hold-down assembly, without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Beatrice Foods Company dealer and reference recall ID 77V192000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V192000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 77V192000?

NHTSA recall 77V192000 was issued by Beatrice Foods Company on October 25, 1977. It addresses: Lpg tank assembly. The recall affects approximately 6,381 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Beatrice Foods Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V192000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.